The 2004 Australia Day Honours are appointments to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by Australian citizens. The list was announced on 26 January 2004 by the Governor General of Australia, Michael Jeffrey.
The Australia Day Honours are the first of the two major annual honours lists, the first announced to coincide with Australia Day (26 January), with the other being the King's Birthday Honours, which are announced on the second Monday in June.
Order of Australia Companion (AC) General Division Recipient Citation Notes Graeme Milbourne Clark For service to medicine and to science through innovative research to further the development of cochlear implant technology for worldwide benefit.For service to science and academia as a leading international researcher, for the application of economic benefit to scientific discovery, and for mentoring future leaders. Leonard Gordon Darling For service to the arts through vision, advice and philanthropy for long-term benefit to the nation. John Anthony HayFor service to advancing higher education in Australia including contributions to research and innovation policies and funding, and at the University of Queensland through significant development of academic and administrative structures.Ian John MacfarlaneFor service to the stabilisation of the Australian financial system, to central banking, and to the operation of monetary and economic policy both in domestic and international spheres. Michael John Vertigan For service as a community leader in public administration, through development of far-reaching fiscal policy reform; in business and industry, through focusing on strategic investment for sustainable economic growth; and in education through university governance. Bruce Dunstan WatsonFor leadership in a range of fields of endeavour covering industry and commerce, the arts, and education and for developing medical research facilities of international standard in Australia.
Officer (AO) General Division Recipient Citation Notes Peter Ronald AndrewsFor service to scientific research, particularly drug design, and to the development of an Australian research-based pharmaceutical industry. Lesley Margaret BarclayFor service to nursing, particularly in the fields of midwifery and child health in Australia and internationally through participation in development assistance activities. Robin John BatterhamFor service to science, engineering and technology through promoting collaboration, excellence and innovation to enable Australian industry to remain internationally competitive and innovative. Gordon BriscoeFor service to the Indigenous community in promoting access to social justice, improved health, education and legal services, and by raising public awareness and understanding of cultural heritage. Henry Clifford Burmester For service to the community in the field of law as Chief General Counsel of the Commonwealth providing advice across a range of diverse issues including international law, and administrative and constitutional matters. Rodney Mark CavalierFor service to the community as a contributor to a range of cultural, literary and sporting organisations, to education and training, and to the New South Wales Parliament. Jan ChapmanFor service to the Australian film industry as a producer and as a contributor to organisations providing strategic direction to the industry. Robert Lindsay CollinsFor service to the community of the Northern Territory in the areas of transport, tourism and natural resource development, and to Indigenous people as an advocate for social justice, land and sea rights and access to improved educational opportunities. James Granville CousinsFor service to arts administration, particularly as a major contributor to advisory and management committees of the National Gallery of Victoria, and to the community of Geelong. Joy Elizabeth DudineFor service to science and for enhancing the reputation of the Australian scientific community internationally.Beatrice Eileen FaustFor service to the community in the areas of social, political and employment reform and through provoking debate and raising public awareness of issues affecting women's rights. Victor Warren FazioFor service to medicine as a surgeon, researcher, administrator and educator, particularly in the area of colorectal disease. Enid Gilbert-BarnessFor service to medicine as a paediatric pathologist, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular, genetic and metabolic disorders, and as a researcher, teacher and diagnostician. Anne GloverFor service to early childhood and primary education, particularly relating to Indigenous communities in rural and isolated areas of Australia and Papua New Guinea.Michelle GrattanFor service to journalism through commentary on politics and government and analysis of Australian civic life. David Campbell Jones For service to the community through support for a broad range of organisations related to business, charity, civic and children's health. Douglas KeffordFor service to the bus transport industry in the areas of industry regulation and safety reform, and to the community through the preservation of Australia's rural heritage and philanthropy. Roslyn Joan KellyFor service to the community through promoting corporate environmental responsibility and fostering dialogue between business and conservation groups, to the Australian Parliament, and to women's health. Peter Ernest KirbyFor service as a leader, reformer and administrator in a range of public policy areas including the labour market, education and training sectors.James Oswald LittleFor service to the entertainment industry as a singer, recording artist and songwriter and to the community through reconciliation and as an ambassador for Indigenous culture.For service to the law, to continuing professional development and education, particularly for women, and to the community in matters affecting Indigenous groups and youth. Donald Gordon McGauchieFor service to the Australian grain and wool industries and for economic reform of Australian agricultural commodity handling and marketing. Barry McGawFor service to educational research and policy in Australia and internationally. Harold Charles MitchellFor service to the community, particularly as a benefactor and fundraiser in support of artistic and cultural endeavour, and to business through advertising and media interests. John Colinton MooreFor service to the community through the Australian Parliament, to the development of strategic industry policy, and to both policy and management reform in the defence sector. Lofty Bardayal NadjamerrekFor service to the preservation of Indigenous culture as a Senior Traditional man and significant artist whose work documents the relationship of the land and its ancestral past via the Mimih Spirits of rock art.Andrew Stuart PodgerFor service to the community in the development and implementation of public policy relating to health and aged care. Margot Ruth PriorFor service to the discipline of psychology in the areas of developmental and clinical psychology and for research leading to significant advances in the care and treatment of children with autism, learning difficulties and anxiety disorders. Leslie Arthur QuinnellFor service to state administration in New South Wales, particularly in the areas of executive functions of government, commonwealth/state relations and in strategic management of major events and celebrations. John RothwellFor service to the Australian shipbuilding industry through the development of trade links and for significant contributions to vocational education and training. James Glen Service For service to business and to the community particularly through support for arts, cultural and charitable organisations. Ann Caroline SherryFor service to the community through the promotion of corporate management policies and practices that embrace gender equity, social justice, and work and family partnerships. Annette Doris Summers For service to nursing and nurse education, to the reserve forces through the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps and to the community. Robert Clive SuttonFor service to business, particularly Australian primary industry, through the development of trade links and to the community in promoting corporate support for charitable organisations. Elizabeth Anne TaylorFor service to engineering education through the design and implementation of innovative academic programs, to professional associations, and to enhancing the status of women in the profession and promoting it as a career option.Ian Douglas Temby For service to the law, particularly in developing the role of the independent prosecutor in the Australian criminal justice system. Suzanne Sharon VardonFor service to the development and delivery of community support services, and for contributions to public sector governance. Barbara Ann WilliamsFor service to the community through support to the executive function of government at Commonwealth and State levels. Robert WilliamsonFor service as a biomedical research scientist in the field of human genetics, as an educator and administrator, and as a major contributor to the debate on ethical issues related to genetics practice.For service to the community in the development and delivery of new models of care through the social support sector of the Uniting Church in Australia.
Military Division Branch Recipient Citation NotesNavy Kevin John Scarce Royal Australian Navy For distinguished service in logistics management and acquisition as the Head, Maritime Systems Division in the Defence Materiel Organisation.Army Timothy Roger Ford For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force as the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation, and later as Military Adviser, Department of Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations in New York. David John Hurley For distinguished service, leadership and management to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff appointments.Air ForceFor distinguished service to the Royal Australian Air Force as Chief of Staff, Support Command Australia, as Commander Training Air Force and as Deputy Chief of Air Force.
Member (AM) General Division